Artificial Intelligence
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. Breakthroughs in medical diagnosis, the detection of social manipulation, and the evolving role of algorithmic assistance in decision-making.
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Humanoid robots are not in our homes because robot bodies still lag far behind AI
Humanoid robots remain rare outside labs and pilot factory trials because their bodies are not yet ready for the messy,…
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videoRobots equipped with AI can now independently perform repairs on other robots
Researchers from Stanford and DeepMind have developed the Aloha Unleashed project, where AI-powered robots are capable of autonomously performing complex…
When two people really talk, their brains start firing in sync
Large Language Models Facilitate Brain-to-Brain Communication in Conversations A study involving intracranial recordings during face-to-face conversations reveals that large language…
An AI trained on brain scans can reliably tell male and female brains apart
A Scientific Reports study used deep learning on diffusion MRI data to classify biological sex in healthy young adults. The signal came from white matter microstructure, but the results do not explain causes, do not rank brains, and are not a diagnostic test.
videoFigure unveils Figure 02, its advanced humanoid robot designed for real-world tasks
Figure, a robotics startup, has introduced a new humanoid robot capable of performing real-world tasks such as lifting and carrying…
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videoAmazon expands AI and Robotics integration to streamline operations and boost job skill levels
Amazon’s ongoing integration of AI and robotics is reshaping its operations, increasing efficiency while supporting higher-skilled job growth. At fulfillment…
videoWalker S1 humanoid robot starts factory work at BYD
UBTech’s Walker S1 humanoid robot starts real factory work at BYD in China, tackling labour shortages by taking on heavy, repetitive jobs beside humans.
videoHyundai and Toyota Team Up to Build AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
Hyundai and Toyota partner to combine the electric Atlas robot with advanced AI, aiming to build general-purpose humanoids that learn like humans.
AI will speed up scientific research far more than most people expect
Google DeepMind’s Joëlle Barral argues that AI is about to change how science is done, not just how fast papers…
videoTesla brings Optimus robots into the crowd at robotaxi launch, with human control behind the scenes
Tesla used Optimus to energize a flashy launch and to frame the company as an AI and robotics leader, yet the most eye catching robot moments relied on human control, not full autonomy.
Meta AI shows computers can solve century-old stability equations
Researchers at Meta’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) group have trained an artificial-intelligence system that can propose Lyapunov functions, the mathematical…